Can Fixed B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch Fit Short Bed 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 with OEM Rail Kit
Question:
Is the puck system the same for the long and short bed on the 2020 Chevy 2500? All I see for short bed is a slider hitch and I don’t want a slider.
asked by: COLE L
Expert Reply:
The puck design of the short and long bed 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 like what you have is the exact same so if you wanted to install a fixed B and W Companion hitch # BWRVK3715 in your short bed truck instead of the slider that is normally recommended # BWRVK3775 you certainly could.
Normally a slider hitch is needed for the short bed trucks to provide the needed turning clearance but if your trailer has a tapered nose or a Sidewinder pin box the slider wouldn't be needed and a fixed hitch would work great.
I attached review videos for both hitches for you to check out as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - GM
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- B and W
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - GM
- 6250 lbs Vertical Load
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16-3/4 - 18-3/4 Inch Tall
- B and W
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